Around The League

April 15, 2009

CELTICS: The NBA has suspended guard Ray Allen one game without pay for elbowing Cleveland forward Anderson Varejao in the groin. Allen will be docked more than $167,000 in salary. Allen will sit out tonight's game in Philadelphia.

WIZARDS: Flip Saunders has agreed to become the franchise's new coach, with an announcement expected next week. Owner Abe Pollin approved the hiring of Saunders.